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THURSDAY, April 25, 2019

The Twin City Fashion Week was in full swing April 18-20 at the Millennium Center. The creative works of four emerging designers were on display Friday, April 19. Models worked the runway as they showed off fashions designed by Cassidy Burel, Sarah Woods, April Whiting and Jatice Williams. Twin City Fashion Week drew a large crowd despite the threat of severe weather.

Expungement clinic gives hundreds a clean slate It is no secret that having a criminal record can have a negative impact on one’s ability to become a productive citizen. That’s why last week several elected officials partnered with the Wake Forest Law Pro Bono Project and local attorneys to host an expungement clinic at the Forsyth County Hall of Justice.

Led by Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court, the Honorable Susan Frye, and City Councilman James Taylor, the expungement clinic, which was free of charge, was designed to give residents in Forsyth County a clean record and some added confidence when they’re filling out that job application, applying for housing, or even post-secondary

education. The sheriff and clerk’s offices stayed late to make it all happen.

According to the National Reentry Resource Center, 87 percent of employers conduct criminal background checks for some or all job applicants and the existence of a criminal record reduces job callback by 50 percent on average.

In December 2017 North Carolina made major changes to the law covering expungements. The biggest changes reduced the waiting period to expunge a non-violent misdemeanor from 15 years to 5 years and nonviolent felonies from 15 years to 10.

The fairly new legislation also eliminates the number of expungements one is entitled to if charges are dismissed, or one is found “not guilty.” Under the old law, only one expungement was allowed.

It is estimated that up to 2 million residents in Submitted photo North Carolina will benefit A local resident completes paperwork to get an old conviction removed from his record. from the change in the expungement law. local law students helped with the clerk, who will ing the clinic, Taylor, who Chronicle, said oftentimes On the day of the clinic hundreds of residents com- complete the expungement is also publisher of The poverty and crime go hand here in Forsyth County, lo- plete and file paperwork process. When discussSee Clinic on A2 cal judges, attorneys, and

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in hand. He said, “There are so many people who can’t get proper jobs, who can’t get their license or adequate housing because they have charges on their records.

“So in order to fix a problem, you have to look at the root cause of the problem and justice reform on the local level is something I have dedicated my life to solving.

We notice we had these problems, so we got with the clerk of court, several judges, some Wake Forest law students, and some local attorneys and we made it our business to pull together and try to fight these issues.”

After going through the process to have a felony conviction expunged that has been on his record for more than 20 years, one man said the clinic gave him an entire new outlook on life. He said,

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Volunteers are at the heart of N.C. Cooperative Extension, many of whom were honored during the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, on Monday, April 15.

April is National Volunteer Month and Forsyth Extension Center celebrated the month by treating its volunteers and supporters to lunch. County Commissioners Richard Linville, Don Martin, Tonya McDaniel and Gloria Whisenhunt helped extension staff present awards to ten volunteers and celebrated the impact of volunteer service with nearly 130 program volunteers in attendance.

Susan Kelly, district extension director with NC State University, and Lonnette Marsh, regional extension director with NC A&T State University,

Tickets: $40 each $300 per table

Last week several elected officials, local judges, attorneys and law students came together to help residents of Forsyth County receive a clean slate during a free expungement clinic.

“I thought this charge was going to be on my record forever. I feel like I have a clean slate and another chance at life.”

According to event organizers, discussions about other free clinics to expunge criminal and traffic records are already underway. All expungements in Forsyth County are

handled by Susan Frye, Forsyth County Clerk of Superior Court.

For more information on expungements, cost of expungements, and expungement laws, visit https://www.forsythcountyclerk.com/expunge ment-of-records/.

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both spoke on the importance of volunteer support for Cooperative Extension.

“Volunteers are the heart of your team,” said Marsh. “Volunteers give a little, but they change a lot. Volunteers deserve praise every day in every way.”

Kim Gressley, county extension director, said volunteers help Cooperative Extension create prosperity for North Carolina through programs and partnerships that are focused on agriculture, health and nutrition, and 4-H Youth Development. She said she was impressed with their diligence and talent.

“I am in awe of all of you,” she told the volunteers.

Gressley said volunteers contributed 52,812 hours to the Forsyth Extension Center, which she said is worth a breath-taking $1,303,928 of in-kind

service volunteers donated to Cooperative Extension in 2018.

The awards announced at the luncheon were: *Soil & Water Conservation Award - Ed Wall *4-H Volunteer Award - Jesse Anderson *Forsyth Community Gardening Volunteer Award - Peter Dunlap and Angela Rucker *Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Award - Annie Sargent *Family Consumer Sciences Volunteer Award - Donna Staley *Field Crops Volunteer Award - Rod Poindexter *Community Resource Development Award - Edgar Miller *Friends of Extension - Samantha Winship and Vern Switzer To see more pictures, visit the Forsyth County Facebook page.

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Montgomery aims to help those with little means SUBMITTED ARTICLE

Earlier this week, North Carolina State Rep. Derwin L. Montgomery filed three bills aimed at helping those with little means in N.C. HB 906, HB 907 and HB 909 are directed toward changing policy to help individuals struggling economically in N.C. Montgomery is the lead sponsor on HB 906, which would create a legislative Study Committee on the Cash Bail System in N.C. He is joined by former judge turned N.C. State Rep. Marcia Morey and N.C. Rep. Chaz Beasley. Today more than ever there have been conversations happening nationally about cash bail and how it systematically leads to individuals with little economic means to remain in jail without a conviction.

An estimated $3 billion is spent nationally to hold individuals in jail who have nonviolent charges and are low income. Currently in North Carolina members of the North Carolina Courts Commission are also evaluating N.C.’s Cash Bail System.

Additionally, HB 907 would add to the N.C.’s Fair Housing Protection “Source of Income.” This would mean that individuals who have housing

vouchers would no longer be turned away from seeking our housing opportunities in market-rate developments. If adopted, North Carolina would join 11 other states across the country that have “Source of Income” discrimination protections for voucher holders. Rep. Montgomery stated, “On any given day there is a family looking for housing who has a voucher in hand but cannot find suitable housing because their landlord will not accept it. I’m aware that for many landlords, this is an unpopular protection to put in place, but at the very least, we need to figure out how to get voucher holders and landlords together to fix this problem.”

Lastly, HB 909 deals with the revocation of drivers license for failure to pay a fine. This bill would require there be a “finding of fact” that a person is able to pay and there is good cause to suspend the person’s license if the person fails to pay a traffic fine. “Every day individuals who are justly cited for a traffic violation struggle to pay those fines. When they fail to do so, not out of disrespect for the law, but due to their economic situation, they lose their license and thus often their

ability to get to and from work. What does a working mother do? She drives with a revoked license in order to keep the lights on and the pay the bills.

We must change this antiquated law,” states Montgomery.

According to Rep. Montgomery, “Our laws should support those who are looking to move up the economic ladder, Today many of them do not.

North Carolina has the opportunity to lead the nation in how we shape our laws to ensure there is an equitable and level playing field for every citizen, no matter their economic situation. HB 906, 907, and 909 are just the start of those conversations.”

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Judie Holcomb-Pack: called to volunteer

BY BRIDGET ELAM THE CHRONICLE

For some, volunteering is a duty; but for others it’s a calling. Those who are called to volunteer often go above and beyond to help further a cause or organization. We have one such volunteer at The Chronicle in Judie Holcomb-Pack.

Judie can be categorized as a career volunteer.

Judie, a Winston-Salem native, grew up in a family that placed an emphasis on helping others in the community. For her, this instilled a sense of service and solidified “the call” to volunteer.

With her older sister’s encouragement, Judie became a candy stripper at Baptist Hospital, despite the fact she had a fear of Submitted photo the sight of blood. That Judie Holcomb-Pack at the Piedmont Plus Senior lasted only a few days, but Games Opening Ceremonies on April 5. that was long enough …

Friendly Forsyth. Judie has sonally called to volunteer she was well on her way also been a volunteer for can be summed up in her to becoming a career volthe National Black Theatre own words: “I just get joy unteer.

Festival since 1993 and out of helping people.”

When asked about her RiverRun International most rewarding aspect of Film Festival for about volunteering, she replied, four years.

“I label myself as an enShe credits her organicourager and a people zational skills as a key facconnecter. So, when I can tor to getting it all done. “I connect someone to anothhave to be extremely orgaer person where they can nized. I am pretty good at have a good relationship juggling to get everything or learn from each other or done. My biggest detrihelp each other, that brings ment is I don’t give myself me a lot of pleasure. A lot a lot of me time,” she said. of people have come back Judie’s passion is fightto thank me.” ing ageism, supporting oldShe also weighed in on er adults, and telling their what annoys her about volstories through For Seniors unteering. “I don’t like it Only. She says, “I want when organizations do not to encourage everyone to show appreciation for their write, whether it’s poetry, volunteers. And when they short stories or memoirs. aren’t organized.

We all have stories inside “Organizations should us just waiting for us to set be well-structured,” she them free.” said. “I’m not going to In her spare time, Judie waste my time propping enjoys having coffee with up an organization just to friends, reading and writsee it fall by the wayside. ing. She is currently workI carefully select the orgaing on a short story now nizations I volunteer with. that is a continuation of the When I’m a part of somestory she won a gold medthing, that’s my reputation, al for at the State Senior too,” she added.

Games a few years ago.

In addition to working Judie was married to at The Chronicle as a writTony Pack for 28 years uner and editor, Judie serves til his passing in 2018. She on the board of Winstonhas one son, two stepchilSalem Writers, HIPSS dren and five grandchil(Health Industry Profesdren. sionals Serving Seniors), Judie thinks everyone Senior Games/SilverArts should volunteer and ofcommittee where she orfers some advice for those ganizes the judging for looking to volunteer. the literary competition, “Be sure to find a place and the Vital Living comthat meets your passion. mittee at the Shepherd’s Don’t do it just because Center. She just finished you see something in the a term as a board member newspaper or because your for 40 + Stage Company, is friends are doing it. It’s got also a member of our local to be your passion, otherAARP chapter and has just wise it will turn into work.” joined the community enWhat makes her pergagement council of Age-

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Bookmarks is proud to announce that their Operations Director, Jamie Rogers Southern, was named to the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) Board of Directors, a very prestigious opportunity for both Southern and Bookmarks.

Southern is one of five board members.

SIBA is a trade association that represents over 300 bookstores and thousands of booksellers in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and Mississippi. It exists to empower, promote, and celebrate their core member bookstores in a spirit of partnership. SIBA board members represent members’ best interests by setting policy for the organization, lobbying the book industry at large against harmful programs or initiatives, and ensuring equality and fairness as concerns regional stores.

“This appointment is thanks to the votes of Bookmarks’ peers in the book industry and their high regard for Jamie’s expertise and depth of knowledge of books and

authors,” said Ginger Hendricks, Bookmarks Executive Director. “Jamie is representing our nonprofit and our bookstore’s impact on the literary arts across the Southeast and our country.”

Jamie Rogers Southern was named Operations Director of Bookmarks in 2012. During college and after earning her bachelor’s degree in English/ Language Arts and Spanish at Samford University, she worked at The Alabama Booksmith, an independent bookstore. She managed the bookstore for five years, planning 300 events annually and working with hundreds of authors. She developed a book club program in Birmingham, which increased in membership by 400 percent in three years. Southern then went to New York to work for the American Booksellers Association as Education Coordinator, where she planned and organized ABA’s programming and logistics for BookExpo America. Southern moved to Winston-Salem in 2009 and in 2018, she was recognized by the WinstonSalem Chamber of Commerce as a winner of the Winston Under 40 Leadership Award.

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The 66th annual Forsyth Countywide Baptist Training Institute comes to town SUBMITTED ARTICLE

The 66th annual Forsyth Countywide Baptist Training Institute will convene Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3, nightly from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 1317 N. Cherry Street, who will host the week-long training session. The theme is: “Commissioned for Mission.”

All churches in the community and surrounding areas are invited and welcome to participate nightly in the classes taught by outstanding leaders and ministers who are committed to Christian service, as well as to Christian education.

The study book, “The Disciple’s Mission,” will conclude the four-part Master Life course of a Biblical process for growing disciples, which the Training Institute has been studying the three recent training sessions.

The Baptist Training Institute is under the direction of the Woman’s Baptist Home & Foreign Missionary Convention of N.C. and is sponsored locally by the Forsyth County Missionary Union. Ms. Priscilla Dixon is president.

Organized unions of Forsyth County churches unite in this collaborative effort to spread the “good news” of Christ throughout the community. The Unions and Presidents are: Baptist Ministers’ Fellowship, Rev. Dr. James Fulwood; the Forsyth County Deacons’ Union Ministry, Deacon William O. Harris; the Forsyth County Sunday School Union, Ms. Catherine Crawford; the Forsyth County United Ushers’ Union, Mr. William Holloway; and the Forsyth County Nurses’ Guild, Rev. Roshell Martin.

The Trustee Class is new to the Training Institute this year. It will be taught by Trustee Reggie Hall, who has been a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church since 1989, and who has served as the Chairman of the Trustee Board for the past three years. Trustee Hall praises God that he has “learned that being a Trustee is both a spiritual as well as a necessary endeavor that is challenging and fulfilling.”

He is a graduate of A&T State University and has been the owner of Diverse Forms & Products, Inc. for 24 years.

The Senior Missionary instructor is Ms. Sheila Sullivan of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She has been an Institute instructor for the Woman’s Baptist Home & Foreign Missionary Convention of N.C. for several years.

She has earned degrees from Winston-Salem State University and Vintage Bible College & Seminary, with continuing education training and certificates in missions, Christian education, Youth, Young Adult, Senior and Women Ministries. She will be assisted

by Ms. Joycelyn Johnson, president of the Mars Hill Baptist Church Senior Missionary Circle.

Ms. Glenda Wilson, Ms. Gloria Brown, Rev. Michelle Hudson and Ms. Sylvia Gwyn are instructors for the Youth Missionary. Ms. Wilson, a teacher in the WS/FC schools, is a member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves as a dedicated Youth leader. She is also a Youth supervisor in the Forsyth County Missionary Union.

Her assistant will be Ms. Victoria Moses, Missionary Department Youth Director at Friendship Baptist Church. Ms. Brown has been a dedicated member at Shiloh Baptist Church for many years. Being a missionary since her youth and well-trained in that field, she continues to be an active and committed Missionary youth leader at Shiloh and the Forsyth County Missionary Union.

She will be assisted by Ms. Priscilla Jenkins, Supervisor of the Youth Missionary Ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Rev. Michelle Hudson, an Associate Minister of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, serves in the Youth Ministries and is the Chairperson of the Young Adult Missionar-

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Pictured in the front row are (from left to right): Priscilla Jenkins, Gloria Brown, Glenda Wilson, Carrie Robinson and Victoria Moses. On the back row are: Sylvia Gwyn, Calvin Higgins, Diane Piggott, Sheila Sullivan, Paulette Worthy and William Holloway. ies. She has a B.A. degree in Political Science from N.C. State University. She is a teacher’s assistant in the local school system.

Her assistant, Ms. Paulette Worth, is a Deaconess and ministry leader of the Youth Missionary at Shiloh Baptist Church.

Ms. Sylvia Gwyn, also a Youth instructor, graduated from WSSU, is an adjunct instructor at Forsyth Technical College, and has served as Youth Supervisor for the F.C. Missionary Union and is a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. She will be assisted by Ms. Sheila Wilson, who serves with the Youth Department at Union Chapel Baptist Church.

Rev. Dr. Charlotte Leach will lead the Young Adult Missionary class in their study. She earned a B. S. degree from Robert Morris College, a Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University. Currently, Rev. Leach is an Associate Minister at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where she teaches Christian Development classes and Sunday School. She will be assisted by Mrs. Diane Piggott, a Sunday school teacher at New Bethel Baptist Church.

Rev. Dr. James Linville has been the pastor of Piney Grove Baptist Church for 28 years and will instruct the Ministers’ Fellowship class. He completed his education at Piedmont Bible College and Winston-Salem State University. He has also authored several books.

Rev. Dr. James Fulwood, Pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church, will assist Rev. Linville.

Dr. Valarie Morrow of Chapel Hill, a graduate of UNC School of Medicine with course work in Master of Divinity at Duke University, will instruct the Deacons’ Ministry class.

Dr. Morrow is an ordained Minister at Bethel Family Worship Center and has taught Religion and Health at Duke University and Health and Healing courses in Bible colleges. Mrs. Carrie Robinson of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Ministry and an Adult Sunday School teacher, will assist Dr. Morrow.

Minister Velma McCloud serves as Associate Minister at Piney Grove Baptist Church. She is a member of Missionary, Intercessory Prayer and Prison ministries. She serves as advisory to Young Adult Ministry and is a Sunday school teacher. She is the instructor for the Sunday School Union class. Elder Richard Wood, Associate Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, will be her assistant.

Dr. James M. Lewis, Jr., a retired pastor with 30 years in the ministry, is the instructor for the Forsyth County United Ushers’ Union. He is a Christian Education Consultant, Dean for the Forsyth County Sunday School Union and Assistant Dean for the Congress of Christian Education. Dean Lewis is an Associate Minister of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Rodney McCormick of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and president of the Senior Usher Board there, will serve as his assistant.

The Nurses’ Guild instructor is Mr. Calvin Higgins, Jr. He received a B.S. degree from Livingstone College, served 30 years and retired from the Winston-Salem Fire Department. Currently, he facilitates Spiritual Workshops and is a Deacon/Trustee at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Emma Cash, a member of Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, will assist Mr. Higgins in the Nurses’

Guild class.

The traditional spiritfilled Wednesday night worship service will be at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Lester Boyd, Host Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, will deliver the message.

The Outreach projects, which will be donations of toiletries for “On Wings Like a Dove,” an organization to support youth, and a variety of snacks for Trellis Supportive Care (formerly Hospice), will be collected nightly.

For more information, email Ms. Nancy Green, Institute Director, at ndgrn@bellsouth.net or call Ms. Priscilla Dixon at 336-992-3751.

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BUSTA’S PERSON OF THE WEEK

He’s young, gifted and black

BY BUSTA BROWN FOR THE CHRONICLE

Dr. Martin Luther King said, “Intellect plus character is the true foundation of education.” There are plenty of rich, powerful and intellectual men, but very few have character as well.

I met one of those few, Devin Freeman: “Every day when I get out of the bed, I don’t think about what I can get out of the day just for me. I think about how I can help others get to where they need to be first.”

His drive is to serve. “I inspire my peers to serve as well. I also inspire them to achieve academically and they see that. I love to push myself and my peers to excel and go to the next level,” says the 17-year-old student body president at Simon G. Atkins Academic and Technology High School. “During my tenure as student body president, SG has successfully been able to implement numerous policies to promote student participation, such as hosting formal dances, promoting student awareness on social, political and economic issues, and conducting food drives for the community.”

As I interviewed Devin, the lyrics to Nina Simone’s classic “Young, Gifted and Black” came to mind.

Add character to the list as well. It’s because of his character his peers at one of the top schools in the county selected Freeman as their leader. I asked where his strong drive came from. “It was a collaborative effort from my parents, me, school, and fellow peers that guided me. Also serving instilled values of integrity, optimism, and empathy. Knowing how to serve people not only has taught important values, but important life lessons that I’m able to reflect on.”

Devin not only has a big heart, he has big dreams as well. In January of 2017, Devin asked his father Macio Freeman what he thought about him attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. Mr. Freeman said he knew about the school and how difficult it was to get in. The school has only a 10 percent acceptance rate. But that didn’t discourage Devin. He had a huge challenge along the way. To receive the appointment, he had to receive a nomination letter from the United States Vice President, local United States senator, or United States Congress representative. Devin presented his resume to all three. Macio said they didn’t get a response from the Vice President’s office and was turned down for an interview by both North Carolina U.S. Senators, Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC).

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Devin with his parents Sherita and Macio Freeman.

But failure and quitting weren’t an option for the future Supreme Court justice, and it paid off big time. He was granted an interview with Congresswoman Virginia Foxx’s (R-NC) nomination committee and earned a nomination letter from Representative Foxx. In December of 2018 he was awarded an official appointment to United States Military Academy at West Point in New York.

The estimated cost for four years is $400k. The Simon G. Atkins graduating senior received a full ride. I asked him what his first thought was.

“All of this hard work paid off. I have so many things to look forward to and thanked God for allowing me to take me to where I dreamed of going. It was clear I was meant to be there. It showed me that even if everything is not set in stone, you can still make it.”

I asked: after graduating from West Point, how does he want to be remembered? “As a great leader of character and helpful to his peers.

Also, a person that did what he said he would do and pave the way for other young African-Americans that dream of attending West Point.”

What’s happens after West Point?

“Yale Law School. I want to make a change in the schools, education, housing, end poverty, and so much more. I am going to be a lawyer and then a Supreme Court justice, because there’s more ways we need to come together to solve the world’s problems. It’s important to bring men and women together that truly have the will for change and not just talking. I want to teach the people that change is in their hands, they just need to be informed and then get involved. That’s how things will get

better.”

I was beyond impressed and proud of this young, gifted and black young brotha - our future is in good hands. “There are so many young men and women like me, we just need a platform to be seen and heard.” He said his mother, Sherita Freeman, taught him something he’ll always value. “Always honor and respect my elders; even if I don’t like them, I should still respect them.”

West Point Military Academy and Yale University are receiving a gift in Devin Freeman and should be proud to have him. He exceled in lacrosse and football and his resume for academics and character speaks for itself. U.S. Naval Academy - Summer Leadership Experience Graduate 2018; U.S. Coast Guard Academy - Academy Introduction Mission Graduate 2018; American Legion Tar Heel Boys State 79th session graduate 2018; WS/FCS JROTC Best of the Best Drill Competition, 2nd Place Overall, Spring 2018; high school honor roll, 2015-2018; North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) statewide essay contest winner and the list keeps going.

“All young people need to get involved in something, that leads to something better,” said Freeman. I asked him what are the negatives and positives that are affecting our youth today. Also, what role does the Hip Hop culture play in helping and hurting our youth today? He also shared the two most important life lessons that helped him become the phenomenal young man he is today. Go to our YouTube channel at WinstonsalemChronicle to see his response and the rest of our interview.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Foxx and Adams release statements on the release of the Mueller Report

WASHINGTON – Rep. Virginia Foxx issued the following statement on the release of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election: “The release of the Mueller report provides public accountability - for both the Special Counsel and the Attorney General - which is at the bedrock of our democratic republic. After more than two years of thorough investigation to uncover the truth about Russia’s meddling in our elections, the report shows that the facts do not bear out the accusations against the president.

That truth should unite all of us to move forward, but Democrats decided long ago that they can’t accept the truth unless it can further their agenda of impeachment.

It’s disgraceful that they refuse to retract their lies about ‘evidence of collusion’ that have caused needless division in our country and have been ultimately instrumental in achieving Russia’s goal of sowing discord and mistrust in our electoral system.”

CHARLOTTE - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released the following statement on the release of Special Counsel Mueller’s report:

“I look forward to reviewing the full report, but I am extremely troubled by the Administration’s repeated attempts to mislead the public about its contents. Attorney General Barr’s partisan spin before the report was released was disgraceful.

The Attorney General is not the President’s attorney - he works for the American people, and he needs to remember that. The American people deserve the truth. We need to see the unredacted report, underlying materials and hear directly from Special Counsel Mueller himself.”

How students and teachers are adapting to the changing environment in today’s schools Dr. James B. Ewers Jr.

Guest Columnist People get a bit queasy whenever the issues of school discipline and policies are brought up. It is a touchy subject and we have different views and, of course, have multiple recommendations.

It is not debatable that teachers have a tough job in today’s schools. That is one reason you don’t see a lot of college students majoring in education. Most of them think about their own school experience and just don’t see teaching as a viable career.

Teachers aren’t paid enough to endure challenging children and their parents. If you had to endure a steady diet of mischief and lack of financial compensation, would you want to be a teacher? I know what your answer would probably be.

That should not be how the story ends. I was a high school history and government teacher in an urban city many years ago. In addition, I served as a senior class advisor and the tennis coach.

Did I enjoy my teaching experience? Absolutely! It was wonderful and provided a great foundation for me. I had the support of the administration, teaching colleagues, and the parents of my students.

All the teachers at my

school were there because of their love for teaching and they wanted to assist students in becoming successful. Our administration gave us the tools and the resources to excel in our jobs. We were evaluated regularly, and we were all licensed teachers.

Just as important was that we had the support of parents. They did not come to the school and rail against what we were doing. They did not make a scene and cause confusion. It is my opinion that civility occurred at schools because most students had stable home environments.

Students had home training (H.T.) and when they came to school, it carried over.

Things have changed in public schools today.

More students are getting suspended and expelled.

Guns have replaced protractors and rulers. Coarse language is the calling card too many students use with teachers today.

PTA groups for the most part are a thing of the past. Attendance at parent\teacher conferences is low. Students don’t take report cards home anymore because parents must come and get them. When fights break out, the police are called and arrests are made.

While it is sad to say, teachers have changed.

First off, too many uncertified teachers are in classrooms. Would you let an unlicensed surgeon operate on you? Of course not! Then why do we allow uncertified teachers to provide instruction for our

children and grandchildren? A lot of teachers stay for three or four years in order to have their student loans forgiven. That would be unthinkable back in the day because we had committed teachers.

Teachers were respected members of the community. Not so much now.

Back then, they spoke a certain way and dressed professionally; the same can’t be said for all teachers today.

Some education experts would suggest what happens in schools today is some reflection on what happens at home. Is that a valid point?

Sophie B. Wright Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana, had approximately 30 students suspended for a senior prank they pulled at school. The school administration gave them ample warning about the consequences. Now they can’t go to the prom or march at graduation exercises. Their parents and many in the community are upset. The decision is being appealed and the outcome is to be determined.

Stay tuned.

James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. is a former tennis champion at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem and played college tennis at Johnson C. Smith University, where he was allconference for four years.

He is a retired college administrator. He can be reached at ewers.jr56@ yahoo.com

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Forsyth County volunteers are recognized for their outstanding service SUBMITTED ARTICLE

HandsOn Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with the United Way of Forsyth County, Salem College, and The Winston-Salem Journal, recently presented the 2019 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards to 15 recipients from across Forsyth County. The program fea-

*HanesBrands (Corporate/Business) *Moriah Gendy (National Service) *Camilla Washington (Veterans and Military Families) *Richard Gray (Serving Youth) *Maya Agger (Disaster) *Elite Canine’s Comfort Dogs (Animals)

Salem. Mr. Turner, aged 85, supports literacy efforts at Kimberly Park Elementary School. The Legendary Labelers overcome the logistics of Michael’s wheelchair to label eggs weekly at Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC. Darlene Talbot has become known as the “Underwear Queen” at Helping Hands Ministry. HanesBrands

A volunteer committee selected the winners from nearly 40 nominees. tured the winners sharing their individual and inspirational stories of service.

The emcee was Kenneth Pettigrew of the WinstonSalem Urban League.

HandsOn, whose mission is to mobilize people and organizations that inspire community change, presented the awards at a breakfast attended by more than 200 people on Wednesday, April 17, at Wake Forest University’s Bridger Field House. Winners were selected by a volunteer committee from among a diverse pool of nearly 40 nominees. Award recipients are: *The Shepherd’s Center Singers (Group/Team) *Joseph Turner (Senior) The Legendary Labelers-Frank Young & Michael Collison (Perseverance in Volunteerism) *Darlene Talbot (Faith-Based)

*Deanna Perez (Cultural) *Liz Price (Environment) *Charles Poteat (Health and Human Services) *Myrtie Davis (Lifetime Achievement) *Robin Pardella (Director of Volunteers) The People’s Choice Award winner, chosen by online voting from among all of the nominees, was Myrtie Davis, marking the first time in the history of the People’s Choice Award that they chose a category winner.

These volunteers give their time to a variety of different organizations: The Shepherd Center Singers share their talents with numerous nursing homes in the area, and support each other as participants at The Shepherd Center of Greater Winston-

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was recognized for their support of Samaritan Ministry, while Moriah Gandry was recognized for her dedication to service above and beyond her role as an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader at Wake Forest University. Camilla Washington has been influential in building and rehabbing homes for veterans and their families through the work of Whole Man Ministries. Richard Gray serves as a mentor and role model for numerous young men at Walkertown Middle and High School, while Ms. Agger, a former recipient, “pays it forward” as a disaster volunteer with the American Red Cross. The Elite Canine’s Comfort Dogs spread joy throughout the community, especially at events hosted by The Piedmont Down Syndrome Association. The art teacher

at Vienna Elementary School counts on the daily support of Deanna Perez, while Ms. Price works to ensure that every client at Catholic Charities benefits from their sustainableraised garden produce.

Mr. Poteat makes sure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, crosses the threshold of Novant Health’s Medical Park Hospital with a smile on their face. Myrtie Davis has brought both her children, and now her grandchildren, along for the ride

during her weekly Mealson-Wheels deliveries for Senior Services. Robin Pardella was recognized

for her decades of excellence in supporting and mobilizing volunteers at The Salvation Army.

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ESR programs offers practical help to encourage participants’ success SUBMITTED ARTICLE

For more than 50 years, Experiment In Self-Reliance (ESR) has served the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community working to eliminate poverty and homelessness, and to build personal assets with area residents. Over the years, ESR has reconstructed the architecture of its programs and re-envisioned its service delivery to stay abreast of Submitted photo changing times, changing Diana Westrick, Allan Younger, and Joe Watson. needs, and the changing face of poverty. ESR pro- eracy Training. Over a dreams, the money will vides essential services to decade, ESR has helped come. Never start a busifamilies and the commu- place nearly 600 fami- ness just for the money. nity and exhibits proven lies into their own first- Think about your business leadership in the delivery time homes. Since 2004, in the context of you fillof services related to pov- we have served between ing a need. The business 2,500-4,500 families and will grow from there.” erty in our community.

This theory of life is ESR serves hundreds individuals each year durof individuals and fami- ing tax season through the echoed in a famous quote lies that are striving to VITA-EITC Tax Program. from former President Currently, ESR is Barack Obama: “If you’re make a difference in their lives and sets out a plan of working with the Place walking down the right action to create a positive Based efforts in the path and you’re willing to impact for themselves and LaDeara Crest commu- keep walking, eventually future generations. Much nity, funded by our lo- you’ll make progress.”

Over the years, thouof their work is done in cal United Way. Area sands of people have enresidents participated in concert with the client and ESR staff Success Coach classes such as budget and tered ESR’s doors to be (Case Managers). They money management, job welcomed, encouraged, serve people caught in the readiness, renter rights, assisted, and brought to a cycle of generational pov- and creative design to re- new, brighter day in their erty and/or chronic home- lease your stress. Recent- lives. This is still true of lessness by using meth- ly, 19 participants attend- the programs and people odology of intensive case ed a session on starting you will find at ESR tomanagement to ensure their own small business. day. Daily the agency’s effective outcomes while The facilitated discussion skilled management, carusing funding dollars led by Manya Stewart, ing Success Coaches and most efficiently. ESR pro- ESR’s Employment Rela- dedicated board members vides hope in the face of tions Manager and Out- help individuals, famihopelessness; a powerful reach Specialist, show- lies and the entire comcombination of encour- cased local professionals munity to battle poverty agement and accountabil- Diana Westrick with For- and homelessness, and ity through what is called syth County Department ultimately, work to bring “success coaching;” and of Community and Eco- hope for a better tomorreal, practical help for nomic Development, Al- row. ESR invites you to those in need—both in the lan Younger of Forsyth come out, volunteer, and short-term and the long- Tech Small Business Cen- partner with us, so that ter director located in In- together we may continue term.

In ESR’s core Self- novation Quarter, and Joe to help others help themReliance Program and (Peanut Man) Watson, selves.

For more information, Housing Program, ESR owner of WTimes and contact: Twana Roebuck, serves approximately 800 Peanut Business.

Joe Watson encour- ESR executive director, households annually. In aged participants to “build at 336-722-9400 or visit the Homeownership Program (IDA), we serve an- on their dreams and tal- https://eisr.org. other 100-150 participants ents within themselves. annually in Financial Lit- If a person follows their

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Timothy Ramsey Sports Columnist

He’s baaack!!

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Tiger Woods is the 2019 Masters Champion.

Two years ago, those were words I would never thought I would utter so soon.

Woods has overcome multiple injuries and scandal to get back to the mountaintop, winning a major. I wrote a sports column months ago stating I thought he would get back to his winning ways, but I did not think he would be able to reclaim his magic so quickly.

Over the last nine months or so, you could see Tiger trending upward toward this moment. He had good showings in the previous two majors.

What really opened my eyes to the possibility he could compete this year was his win at the Tour Championship in September of 2018. I felt that win would give Tiger the confidence he needed to get close to where he was five or six years ago.

I prefer to stay neutral when commenting on most sports topics. When it comes to Tiger, I am happy for what he accomplished two weeks ago.

So many people wrote him off, saying his career was over, or that he would never win another tournament. I didn’t think it was fair the way he was treated in the media.

I was amazed at how so many reporters and sports commentators were comfortable in saying Woods was finished. For me, he was so dominant, all he had to do was get back to 80 to 85 percent of where he was and he would have a chance to compete at a high level.

It seems many people forgot what Tiger accomplished when he was in his prime. He was so much better than everyone else, he didn’t need to get back to 100 percent of where he was. It was clear with how mentally strong he was, as long as he stayed healthy, it was only a matter of time before the winning happened.

We all know what happened in his personal life and so many people seemed to focus on that aspect. Everyone has faults, so I kept my opinion strictly on his injuries and performance on the course. I understand his alleged affairs were well publicized in the news, but is that what we should have been focusing on?

I think not; we all have skeletons in our closet.

At 43 years of age, Tiger now has 15 majors on his mantle. The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, still holds the record for most majors with 18. With his health concerns seemingly in his rear-view mirror, it might be just a matter of time before Woods eclipses the Golden Bear.

I think Woods can compete at a high level well into his 40s. That sort of longevity will give him a great shot at passing Nicklaus. I don’t think it’s going out on a limb to say I think he will finish his career with 20 major titles.

Some may call me crazy, but I think it’s possible.

Tiger inspired so many people to pick up golf clubs back in the late 90s; it’s great to see him back on top. As a fan, I am eager to see if my prediction will come true.

Photos by Alphonso Abbott Jr.

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Track and field athletes from around the county are

gearing up for conference, regional and state meets.

Recently a meet was held and here is a look at some

of the action as they try to put up their best times, jumps and throws.

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Female bodybuilder reaches for new heights

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

Francesca “Fancy” Adams is living her dream of becoming a professional bodybuilder. After winning her first competition last year, she is seeking to obtain her professional card this summer. For her to accomplish this, she must raise the necessary funds, which is why she is throwing a fundraiser.

Adams is holding the “Fun Fit” fundraiser to hopefully reach her goal of $2,500. The cost is $10 for adults and free for children. Adams entered the world of bodybuilding in 2012 and after battling injuries and personal setbacks, she is ready to turn pro. She will compete in the Junior Nationals in Rosemont, Illinois, on June 15.

The fundraiser will take place on April 27 at Kimberly Park Elementary School, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The fundraiser will include Zumba, hip-hop dance, boot-camp style workout, yoga and other workouts. Adams will also go over nutrition tips for those in attendance.

“I will be talking about my journey and why they are there,” said Adams. “This is a fundraiser for my first NPC (National Physique Committee) figure bodybuilding competition. Because I

won the first show, I qualified for the national show and you have a one-year window to compete in a national show.”

“I am going for a huge goal in going for my IFBB (International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness) pro card within six months.

My coaches originally said they think I can do it in two years, but I think I can do it in six months.”

Adams wants to pursue her pro card so quickly because that will allow her to compete on the “next level,” she said.

“It means you can compete for money and have more opportunities for sponsorships and more recognition and impact,” she continued.

The total cost for the show is around $3,500, so Adams isn’t asking for the full amount during her fundraiser. She said bodybuilding is an extremely expensive sport, so she needs some assistance to get her to her goal.

“It’s really just to fund a dream, because my hopes are to inspire, especially the youth and young girls, to let them know that they can do anything they put their mind to,” she said. “I just want to let the girls know, it doesn’t matter what your height is or what your background is, you can do anything you put your mind to.”

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The “Fun Fit” fundraiser will take place at Kimberly Park Elementary School on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Adams expects the competition to be tougher at the national competition in June. To win her pro card, she must win her height class. This allows her to work on her conditioning in preparation for the show.

She wanted to thank Kimberly Park for their cooperation for the event. For those who are not able to come to the event, but would like to donate to the cause, please visit

Adams’ CashApp at $fancywellness, paypal at fancywellness@ gmail.com, or visit her Facebook page at Francesca Adams.

“I am just excited to see the package that I have put together, because I have put on so much size compared to my last show,” she said. “I am also excited to step on stage and hopefully get that win.”

McManus headed to UNC Pembroke

BY TEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE

As a 4’10 point guard, from the moment she decided to take basketball seriously, Aniah McManus had doubters telling her what she could and could not accomplish on the court. When the Atkins senior was only a sophomore, she made up her mind that she was going to prove the naysayers wrong … and that’s exactly what she did.

“I don’t remember exactly where I was, but I remember someone hinting that I wouldn’t be able to play at a particular place because of my height,” said McManus.” That just got to me and I decided that my height wasn’t going to matter.”

During her four years as a key contributor for the Lady Camels, McManus proved she could compete with some of the best point guards in the city. An AllConference performer and twotime selection to the Triad AllStar Classic, McManus finished her senior season averaging 14 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds and 5 steals. When discussing playing at the varsity level as a 9th and 10th grader, McManus said playing AAU (Amateur Athhletic Union) above her age level prepared her for that.

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Aniah McManus will sign her National Letter of Intent to attend UNC Pembroke later this week.

“Playing with taller, faster, quicker, more experienced girls in AAU was very helpful going into high school. It helped with decision-making, knowing what passes to make, and shot selection,” she said.

On the court McManus is the all-around point guard every team needs to be successful. She has the speed to lead the fast break at any moment and the basketball knowledge to know that’s not always the best option. And she isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves and play defense.

At a place in time where everyone thinks they can pull up from 30, it was good to hear McManus say she enjoys playing defense.

“I love defense, that’s my favorite part. Being short, that’s where my height is an advantage.

I can intercept the ball as it leaves their hand before it hits the floor,” she continued. “So that’s where my advantage is, I’m able to stay low. … kind of how Pat Beverly was with Kevin Durant, that’s what I like to do.”

McManus’ decision-making on the court and defensive intensity caught the attention of the coaching staff at UNC Pembroke, a member of the Peach Belt Conference. With just a few weeks left in the school year, McManus is expected to sign her national letter of intent to attend UNCP later this week.

McManus said when she visited the campus while attending a prospect camp, she instantly knew it was where she wanted go.

“As soon as I stepped out the car, I looked around and said ‘I like this place.’ The people and the environment was just so welcoming. It was just something about the campus yelling, ‘come here, come here,’” She laughed.

McManus said while at UNCP she intends to major in biology

to prepare her for her career as a pediatrician. With a 4.0 GPA, McManus said she has always understood that books come first and that mindset helped her receive an academic scholarship to UNCP as well.

“It’s not hard balancing sports and school, but it’s not easy either.

It’s just more so books before anything else, having determination and knowing that you have a goal,” she said. “In the recruiting process my height is a disadvantage, so I made sure my grades were good and I got academic scholarships to all eight schools that I got accepted.”

With college just around the corner, it’s safe to say McManus has proved her doubters wrong, but she isn’t done yet. McManus has already started making tweaks to her game for the next level.

“This summer I plan to work on my shot release, just trying to get that release quicker and a tighter frame.”

Aniah McManus will sign her National Letter of Intent on Friday, April 26, at Atkins Academic & Technology High School, 3605 Old Greensboro Road, at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, contact the school at 336-703-6754.

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Workshop aims to help future authors

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

On March 30, the Carver School Road Branch Library presented the fourth annual Indie Author Workshop. The workshop featured three published authors who gave writers insight, tips and inspiration to create their own works.

Yolanda Bryant, Shelva Davis and Latisha Stuckey were the authors in attendance. The focus of this workshop was marketing and creating their own businesses.

Bryant, who has written ten books thus far, spoke about her journey from her first book up until this point in her career. She touched on the importance of publishing and taking care of your written material.

“I just started writing books and I have been writing books ever since,” she said. “I have also been teaching people how to write their own books, how to start their own publishing business and how to market themselves as authors and experts in the field.”

Davis spoke to the writers from the aspect of how writing was more therapeutic, rather than a business move. Her first book was centered on an

accident she suffered on vacation.

“It was therapeutic for me, because my daughter did not have any memory of the accident and I suggested to the audience that they start to write down or type their thoughts to get going in the process,” said Davis. “They will see that it’s like a baby and will start small, but will grow as they continue to write.

“I just wanted to express that whatever their story is, to get it on paper and to try their best to publish it or sell it, so they can say ‘I started this and I finished it.’”

Stuckey spoke to the attendees about the organizational aspect of writing.

Her goal was to express the importance of keeping track of their writing. She also touched on advertising and promoting their work by using social media.

“I gave them several ways to keep track of their work such as emailing it to themselves, keeping it on a flash drive, or keeping it on a computer,” she said.

“The reason being, while I was in the process of writing my manuscript, I left it at the Urban League building; luckily they returned it. From that experience, I shared with them the importance of being orga-

nized with their work.

“I also talked about the importance of being creative with things such as their book cover and book in general to make it stand out from others.”

Bryant said she knows there are many individuals that have book ideas, but feel no one would want to read them. She said there is always one person that needs to hear your story.

She shared an intimate moment about a young lady who read her book and decided not to commit suicide, because she no longer felt alone in what she was going through.

“I feel if I can just reach just one person, my job is done,” Bryant said.

“I think it would be very selfish for someone who has a story not to put it out there, because they could be saving someone’s life.”

Charlene Edwards, Carver School Road Branch Library employee, said nearly 25 people came out for the workshop. She feels the information provided by the authors at the workshop is invaluable.

“This is something that just blesses my heart, because a lot of people would have to pay for the information that these three authors so freely give to the community,” said Edwards.

Community Calendar TODAY, April 25 – Bag Lunch & Speaker Series Come hear Mark Rabil at the monthly Bag Lunch & Speaker Series on April 25 at 12:15 p.m. The event will take place at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 520 Summit St. Bring your own lunch, beverages will be provided. For more information, call (336) 723-4391 or visit https:// stpaulswinstonsalem.org.

TODAY, April 25 – National Poetry Series Salem College will present the National Poetry Series with Ruth-Ellen Kocher, Raquel SalasRivera and Salem College alumna Morgan Christie on April 25 at 7 p.m. The National Poetry Series will take place in the Library Assembly Room inside Gramley Library, 714 South Church Street, on the Salem College campus.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Metta Sáma at cww@salem.edu.

TODAY, April 25 – Reentry Expo Reentry Council of Forsyth County will host a Reentry Expo on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at Hanes Hosiery Recreation, 501 Reynolds Blvd.

Workshops and local resources will be available. Also, there will be a free lunch.

Those traveling by bus may use WSTA Bus Route 91 to get to the event.

TODAY, April 25 – East/Northeast Winston neighborhood meeting On April 25, the East/ Northeast Winston Neighborhood Association members will meet at the 14th St. Recreation Center.

Speakers will be Winston Salem Police Department and City of Winston Salem, Tabetha Childress.

All members please RSVP. Please reply by April 21.

Please contact President Marva Reid at (336) 9972519 for more information.

April 26 – Poetry The second annual “It’s Lit ... Poetry After Hours” hosted by Miss Deborah at the Carver School Road Branch Library will be on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, Winston Salem, N.C. Call 336-7032910 for more information.

Light refreshments will be served. It’s for ages 18 years and older.

April 26 – Coffee with a Cop Coffee with a Cop

will be April 26 from 8-10 a.m. at Starbucks, 605 Jonestown Road. Enjoy free coffee and pastries while they last. For more information, contact Sgt. Hashon Geddings, hgeddings@wspd.org; (336) 403-4135.

April 26 – Mental health workshop Novant Health will offer a free mental health services workshop on April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is open to the public and will be in the Conference Center (located on the first floor of Forsyth Medical Center). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. For more info, contact Andy Hagler of the Mental Health Association of Forsyth County by email at andy@triadmentalhealth.org or by phone at (336) 768-3880.

April 27 – Book club anniversary The Sistahs of Urban Literature Book Club are celebrating their tenth year together and will be celebrating on April 27 with an event with readers, authors, friends and family.

The event name is “Literature For Your S.O.U.L.” The tickets are available on Eventbrite.

April 27 – Artist Talk The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) will present an Artist Talk with Kei Ito and Andrew Paul Keiper on Saturday, April 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at SECCA, which is located at 750 Marguerite Drive in Winston-Salem.

April 27 – Annual Open House Johnson C. Smith University Winston-Salem Alumni Chapter will host its Annual Open House meet and greet for all alumni, prospective students, family and friends on Saturday, April 27 at Southside Library Auditorium. The time is 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The library is located at 3185 Buchanan St. For further information, email Ken Griffin at info@inherit3. com.

April 27 – Community rummage sale R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem is hosting its first-ever Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the RJR Auxiliary Gym on Northwest Boulevard.

During the sale, there will be a brief break at noon when volunteers will or-

Celebrating a Century of Generosity As we celebrate our centennial this year, The Winston-Salem Foundation honors our community for its 100 years of generosity.

Winston-Salem is a giving city where generosity can take many forms—from a humble contribution from a custodian who bequeathed his life savings, to a generous doctor whose legacy will support generations of student scholarships, to countless gifts from the public honoring the memories of loved ones—each gift represents a collective desire for a stronger future for all in our city.

Thank you, Winston-Salem, for being one of the most generous communities in America. We look forward to our next century of service to you.

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ganize the items for a onehour Bargain Bag Sale from 1 – 2 p.m. During that hour, shoppers will buy a 30-gallon bag for $10 and fill it with as many items as possible.

April 28 – Sip and Paint The Brown Alumni Chapter of WSSU will host at Sip and Paint on April 28 at The Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center. There will be two sessions 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Limited seats available.

Tickets are on Eventbrite for $30.

April 29 – Community Challenge Showcase Greensboro N.C. is proud to host the American Heart Association’s first-ever EmPOWERED to Serve Urban Health Accelerator – HBCU Healthy Community Challenge Showcase on Monday, April 29 from 6-9 p.m. at the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, located at 134 S Elm Street in downtown Greensboro.

April 30 – Success and Balance talk Forsyth Tech Small Business Center will host a class on April 30 from 6-8 p.m. This includes a discussion about prioritizing and balancing personal lives with professional lives. The event will be held at 525@Vine - Innovation Quarter. To register, go to www.ncsbc.net.

April 30 – Free screening The RiverRun International Film Festival and Indie Lens Pop-Up, presented by ITVS, Independent Lens are presenting a free screening of “Charm City,” an 86-minute film produced by Marilyn Ness.

RiverRun will screen “Charm City” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the Forsyth County Central Library located at 660 West Fifth Street in WinstonSalem. A discussion will follow the screening.

May 2-4 – Used book sale The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will hold its 32nd Annual Used Book Sale fundraising event on May 2 – 3, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (1/2 Price on all items!). Admission is FREE! The book sale will be at the Education Bldg., Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

For more information contact the Shepherd’s Center at (336) 748-0217 or visit www. shepherdscenter.org.

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Elder Richard Wayne Wood Sunday School Lesson

Call and Commissioning Scriptures: Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-8 By the end of this lesson, we will *Know what the commission is. *Affirm that Jesus is with us in our commission. *Accept our commission to make disciples.

Background: It’s Sunday morning, Resurrection Sunday, Jesus has already risen, been announced as having left the tomb and on His way to Galilee, where He will meet the disciples. He has shown Himself several times already, including to the two Marys. Meanwhile, the soldiers are spreading the story that the disciples came while they were asleep and stole Jesus’ body. So it’s important, imperative even, that the disciples see Jesus.

Lesson: The appointed meeting place for the disciples and Jesus in Galilee was at a “mountain that Jesus had designated” (verse 16). When the disciples arrived and saw Jesus, they worshipped Him, but there were others there too, this being the location of most of Jesus’ followers, and some doubted (verse 17). At this meeting, Jesus is giving last instructions to the disciples and insuring that His work continues. Jesus starts with the statement of fact, timely in its importance to the success of the disciples. “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” So in using that power, that authority, He called His disciples to make more disciples and to baptize them “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (verse 19). Jesus instructs them to make new disciples the same way He did with them, over a three- and-a-half-year period. They were to teach the new disciples everything He had taught them, not scripture only, but also how to live daily pleasing God, being devoted to the Word of God (verse 19). Knowing that the task (commission) would be daunting, Jesus adds, “and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

Amen” (verse 20). This promise gave hope to the disciples and introduces the Holy Spirit. The presence of the Holy Spirit with them and us as an aid in His commission was and is the promise. Without the Holy Spirit, the work is incomplete.

Prior to Jesus’ resurrection, He had limited His disciples to teaching and preaching to Jews only. When Jesus sent them out the first time, He instructed them to stay away from Samaria and Samaritans, but the resurrected Jesus gives them new instructions to go to all Judea, Jerusalem, Samaria and beyond. Why the change? Before they had no power, but now at the appointed time …”But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” (Acts 1:8). The power of the Holy Ghost is what makes the difference in your witness and its power to reach unto the utter-most part of the earth. (The UMI Annual Commentary 2018-2019, the MacArthur Study Bible, NIV Leadership Bible and the Oxford Bible Commentary).

For Your Consideration: Jesus spent forty days after His resurrection teaching about the Kingdom of God. Is there significance to the forty days teaching, forty days fasting, and forty years in the wilderness?

Application: We should know that Jesus does not empower us lightly, but He has set a pattern with the disciples: *Jesus let them know that He possessed the power he would transfer to them. *He commissioned them to use the power for specific purposes, which He clearly defined. *He assured them that He would be there to back them up. *He prepared them before delegating the authority to them. *He held them accountable for how they used His power.

We enjoy all these assurances today because we have the same commission that they were given, “The Great Commission.” Today we say, “Each one, teach one.”

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Religious group seeks tomake a difference in community

BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE

When a group comes into a community once or twice a year, it leaves a good memory, but to really make a difference, you must be there consistently.

That idea is exactly what Kidz Xtreme had in mind and for the last seven years, they have been a constant presence in underprivileged communities.

Kidz Xtreme is a program for elementary school age children. Their purpose is to teach the kids who they are in Christ, along with looking for gracious Christian men and women who demonstrate positive parenting, according to organizers. The program was founded by Stu Epperson

these are our kids because we know them and we get involved with their families.”

April Brown, site coordinator of Kidz Xtreme for Rolling Hills, said she has seen the difference the program has had on the kids in the community. The effect has been so dynamic that the parents have become more involved with reading the Bible as well.

Bill McClain, executive director of the Guiding Institute for Developmental Education, was one of the individuals that helped Kidz Xtreme integrate themselves into the Rolling Hills community. The program has done wonders for the kids in this community, he said.

“This program has had

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The kids do arts and crafts during their Saturday sessions with Kidz Xtreme. and Jackie Pegram.

Every weekend and a few weekdays, the volunteers from Kidz Xtreme visit the Rolling Hills and Cleveland Avenue communities to give back to the kids, along with sharing the Word. They also provide a snack, a meal and toys for the kids.

“Every week, we do kind of like a mini vacation Bible school,” said Ron Pegram, Kidz Xtreme national director.

“As you can see here, we have crafts, games outside, and then we will come inside and hear a message.

“All those aspects of a family are the things we are trying to create. We come at least 48 out of 52 weeks in a given year, so this is an every weekend thing. We are also here during the week some as well.

We try to be consistent, approachable and available to everyone,” Pegram explained.

“We are engaging the kids, so we know them and they know us, that’s why it has to be consistent,” Pegram continued.

“We are so glad that people will come in with the food trucks and bikes, but a lot of people just come in once a year. We take a different approach and we thank them for what they are doing, but essentially

a powerful influence in the community,” said McClain. “It has worked both with parents and with the children, which is very important because it’s very hard to impact the children unless you work with the parents.

“The children love it and sometimes they are here before any of us show up on Saturdays. This program has also offered them some opportunities to get out of the community to see other parts of the city.”

Jackie Pegram said it was not rocket science to see that if you show consistency and show love to the kids, they will respect you in return.

“The deal for us is that we want them to know that Jesus is the son of God, so we show consistent love, so we can tell them about Jesus,” she said. “The greatest thing is that they truly know that you’re coming back.”

The kids seemed to really enjoy the program.

Some of the responses as to why the kids say they come to the program were: “I get to learn about Jesus,” “I wanted to come and learn about the Bible and see Ms. Jackie,” “God wakes me up to come and I wanted to come,” and “I want to come to have fun,” just to name a few.

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Now - June 1 Open Enrollment Ephesus Junior Academy is now accepting applications for students in kindergarten through grade eight. You may go online www.ejacademy.org or go to the school to enroll your child without delay. Also the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship portal is open so please apply to see if your child qualifies to receive one. NC Opportunity Scholarship website: www.ncseaa. edu/OSG.htm. For an appointment, call (336) 723-3140.

April 25 – 28 Pastoral anniversary Pastor Essie C.McCullough, pastor of New Direction Movement Cathedral, will be celebrating her 40th pastoral anniversary on April 25-28. A semi-formal banquet will be held on April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Piney Grove Family Life Center, 4633 Grove Garden Drive. For service times or to purchase tickets call (336) 692-0117.

The church is located at 3300 Overdale Drive.

April 26 – May 3 Baptist Training Institute The 66th Annual Forsyth Countywide Baptist Training Institute will be held on April 26 - May 3 from 6:308:30 p.m. The event will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, 1317 North Cherry St. April 27 Free clothes, shoes and more Faith Unity Missionary Church will hold its 21st Outreach/Fellowship this Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall, 1025 East 14th St. There will be clothes, shoes, hats and accessories for the entire family, furniture, houseware items, books, toys and much more. All donated items are free.

April 28 Missionary meeting The Forsyth County Missionary Union will meet Sunday, April 28 at First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia St. The youth and young adults will meet 1:30 p.m. The seniors will meet at 3 p.m.

April 28 101st church anniversary First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Ave., will celebrate its 101th anniversary on April 28 at 11 a.m.

The public is invited to attend. For more information, call (336) 724-2611.

April 28 Family and Friends Day Holy Trinity FGFC, 5307 Peters Creek Parkway, invites everyone on Sunday, April 28 at 11 a.m. for the annual Family and Friends Day. The speaker for the morning worship service will be Minister Akeem Howell.

For more information please contact the church office at (336) 784-9347 for additional information.

April 28 Family and Friends Day New Hope AME Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd. in Lewisville, will celebrate its Family and Friends Day on Sunday, April 28. The 11 a.m. message will be delivered by Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr., pastor of the church.

At 3 p.m., the Rev. Richard K. Watts, Jr., along with his congregation from Rickards Chapel AME Zion Church of Wilkesboro, will deliver the message. Lunch will be served. Invitation is extended to all.

Rev. Dairl L. Scott, Sr. is the pastor of New Hope AME Zion Church. For further information contact: 336945-9083 or 336-945-5618.

April 28 Pastor appreciation and church anniversary St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church will hold two celebrations April 28, 2019. Pastor’s Appreciation will be held during the 10 a.m. Worship Service.

At 3 p.m., St. James will celebrate its 137th Anniversary. The preacher will be the Dr. Pamela Bank-Lee. St. James is located at the corner of Patterson Avenue and 15th Street (across from the US Post Office). All are welcome to join us for an exciting day in the Lord.

April 28 Church anniversary First Calvary Baptist Church, 401 N. Woodland Avenue, will celebrate its 101th anniversary on Sunday, April

28 at 11 a.m. The public is cordially invited to attend.

For further information, please call 336-724-2611.

April 28 Worship services The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will have two worship services on April 28. The Rev. Lisa Schwartz will speak at both the 9 a.m. Awake service and the 11 a.m. traditional service. At Explorations, 9:15 a.m., Wake Forest professor Ulrike Wiethaus will speak on “Female Mystics.” At the Forum, 9:15 a.m., UU Barrie Howard will lead a sing-along. For more info, see UUFWS.org April 30, May 1-2, & 5 Pastoral anniversary Pastor Lowe will celebrate his 27th pastoral anniversary on April 30, May 1 and May 2. Each service begins at 7 p.m. The culmination of services will be held Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m. Special guest speakers will be: Bishop Sir Walter Mack Jr. (April 30), Bishop Sheldon McCarter (May 1) and Dr. Serenus Churn (May 2). Dr. John Mendez will be the speaker on May 5.

May 1-3 Spring Revival Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church,1400 Fitch St., invites the community to attend the 2019 Spring Revival beginning on Wednesday evening, May 1 and ending on Friday, May 3. Services will begin at 7 p.m. nightly. For more information, please call the church office at (336) 418-2003. Reverend Dr. Dennis Leach, Sr. is the pastor.

May 1-4 Hymn Conference 2019 The Hymns for HIM conference will begin May 1-4 2019 at Trinity A.M.E. Zion church 631 E. Florida St., Greensboro, NC. The guest clinicians for this event will be Dr. Herbert V. Jones, Dr. James Forbes, Pastor Cassandra Elliott, Bishop Ralph. D Graves. Registration is $40 in advance and $45 at the door. For more info, contact Dr. Daran H. Mitchell at (336) 274-4670 or Dr. David Allen at (336) 986-3039.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE FORSYTH COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION

The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Winston-Salem Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WSMPO) holds meetings on the third Thursday bimonthly or as needed at 4:15 p.m. at 100 E. First Street in the Bryce Stuart Municipal Building in the Public Meeting Room on the 5th Floor. The TAC serves as a forum for cooperative transportation planning and decision-making for the MPO region which includes Forsyth County and portions of Davie, Davidson and Stokes Counties. Citizens are welcome to attend and participate in these public meetings. The next meeting of the TAC will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019. Agenda materials for this meeting can also be found at www.cityofws.org/Departments/Transportation/MPO/TAC.

NORTH CAROLINA BEFORE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM HOUSING FILE NO. 2018030912

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of Article 19 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, that the City Council of the City of Winston-Salem will hold a public hearing in the Council Chamber at City Hall, Room 230, 101 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC at 7:00 p.m. on May 6, 2019, on the following proposed amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina: 1. Zoning petition of Grand at Union Cross, LLC from RM12-S to RM18-S (Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Residential Building, Duplex; and Residential Building, Single Family): property is located on the south side of Solomon Drive and north side of Pecan Lane, west of Union Cross Road; property consists of ±7.5 acres (RM18-S) and is a portion of PIN# 6874-196243 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3404).

2.Zoning petition of Forsyth County, to amend and change from CI-S to CI, the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northeast corner of First Street and Church Street; property consists of ±3.35 acres and is PIN#s 6835-25-9994, 6835-26-9049, 6835-26-9125, 683535-0843, and 6835-36-0134, as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W3406).

3.Zoning petition of WPDA, Inc., to amend and change from GO and GI to GB-L (Academic Biomedical Research Facility; Academic Medical Center; Animal Shelter, Public; Arts and Crafts Studio; Banking and Financial Services; Bed and Breakfast; Boarding or Rooming House; Building Contractors, General; Building Materials Supply; Car Wash; Child Care, Drop-In; Church or Religious Institution, Community; Church or Religious Institution, Neighborhood; Club or Lodge; College or University; Combined Use; Convenience Store; Food or Drug Store; Fraternity or Sorority; Fuel Dealer; Funeral Home; Furniture and Home Furnishings Store; Government Offices, Neighborhood Organization, or Post Office; Habilitation Facility A; Habilitation Facility B; Habilitation Facility C; Hospital or Health Center; Hotel or Motel; Institutional Vocational Training Facility; Library, Public; Manufacturing A; Micro-Brewery or Micro-Distillery; Motor Vehicle, Body or Paint Shop; Motor Vehicle, Rental and Leasing; Motor Vehicle, Repair and Maintenance; Motor Vehicle, Storage Yard; Motorcycle Dealer; Museum or Art Gallery; Nursing Care Institution; Offices; Outdoor Display Retail; Park and Shuttle Lot; Parking, Commercial; Police or Fire Station; Recreation Facility, Public; Recreation Services, Indoor; Recreation Services, Outdoor; Restaurant (with drive-through service); Restaurant (without drive-through service); Retail Store; School, Vocational or Professional; Services A; Services B; Shopping Center; Shopping Center Small; Special Events Center; Stadium, Coliseum, or Exhibition Building; Storage Services, Retail; Swimming Pool, Private; Terminal, Bus or Taxi; Testing and Research Lab; Theater, Indoor; Urban Agriculture; Utilities; Veterinary Services; Warehousing; Wholesale Trade A; Adult Day Care Center; Child Care Institution; Child Care, Sick Children; Family Group Home B; Family Group Home C; Group Care Facility A; Group Care Facility, B; Life Care Community; Residential Building, Multifamily; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Residential Building; Duplex; School Private; School, Public; Access Easement, Private Off-Site; Entertainment Facility, Large), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the north side of Reynolds Boulevard, west of Indiana Avenue; property consists of ±19.88 acres and is PIN#s 6837-10-3471, 6837-10-9441, and a portion of 6837-01-5045 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3407).

4.Zoning petition of The Commons of Forsyth County Inc., to amend and change from MU-S and RS9 to GB-S (Group Care Facility C; Residential Building, Duplex; Residential Building, Townhouse; Residential Building, Twin Home; Life Care Community; Offices; Services A; Services, B; School, Vocational or Professional; and Restaurant (without drive through service)), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the west side of Old Greensboro Road at its intersection with US 158/Reidsville Road; property consists of ±16.69 acres and is PIN#s 6846-829834, 6846-83-6045, and 6846-83-8183 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3408).

5.Zoning petition of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, to amend and change from LI to LB-S (Retail Store), the zoning classification and Official Zoning Map of the property located on the northeast corner of Old Walkertown Road and Motor Road; property consists of ±1.49 acres and is a portion of PIN# 6847-17-5864 as shown on the Forsyth County Tax Maps (Zoning Docket W-3409).

All parties in interest and citizens are invited to attend said hearing at which time they shall have an opportunity to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the foregoing proposed changes.

During the public hearing the City Council may hear other proposals to amend the zoning of the abovedescribed property or any portion thereof. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council may continue the matter, deny the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, grant the proposed rezoning, in whole or in part, or rezone the above-described property or any portion thereof to some other zoning classification.

Prior to the hearing, all persons interested may obtain any additional information on these proposals which is in the possession of the City-County Planning Board by inquiring in the office of the CityCounty Planning Board in the Bryce A. Stuart Municipal Building on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All requests for appropriate and necessary auxiliary aids and services must be made, within a reasonable time prior to the hearing, to Angela Carmon at 7477404 or to T.D.D. 727-8319.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE DISTRICT COURT 19-JT-156 IN RE: PATTERSON TO: “JAMES” OR THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF BABY BOY PATTERSON, A MALE CHILD BORN MARCH 4, 2019 IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA TO MORGAN LEIGH PATTERSON, RESPONDENT TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking releif against you has been filed in the above entitled proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is termination of parental rights. The father has been described as 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair, a fair complexion and a large build.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days from the first date of publication (June 4, 2019, and upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought, which will terminate any parental rights you may have.

If you are indigent, or if counsel has been previously appointed, you may be entitled to appointed counsel. The purpose of the hearing is Termination of Parental Rights and you may attend the Termination hearing. Notice of the date, time, and place of any hearing will be mailed to you by the Petitioner upon filing of the Answer or thirty (30) days from the date of service if no Answer is filed.

This the 10th Day of April, 2019.

W. David Thurman Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin, P.A. N.C. Bar No. 11117 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 608 Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 (704) 377-4164 The Chronicle April 18, 25, and May 2, 2019 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DAVIE COUNTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FILE NO. 18-CVS-568 IN RE: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Plaintiff, vs.

Steven M. Grover, JR.,ET AL., Defendants TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against Defendant Steven M. Grover, Jr. was filed on October 9, 2018 in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: That the Court enter judgement aganist Defendant Steven M. Grover, Jr. upon Plaintiff’s claims for quiet title/declaratory judgement, reformation of deed of trust.

You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days following, April 25, 2019, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.

This the 17th Day of April 2019.

Horack, Talley, Pharr, & Lowndes, P.A. By Zipporah Basile Edwards/State Bar No. 20838 Attorneys for Plaintiff 2600 One Wells Fargo Center 301 South College Street Charlotte, North Carolina, 282002-6038 Telephone: 704/377-2500 Facsimle: 704/372-2619 E-Mail: ZEdwards@HorackTalley.com

IN THE MATTER OF: 19 J 075 ANTONIO MCCALL DOB: 05-25-07 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS

BY PUBLICATION TO: Ladanna Benjamin- mother of the juvenile Antonio McCall- putative father of the juvenile TAKE NOTICE that a Juvenile Petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is an adjudication of the Juvenile Petition filed by the Forsyth County Department of Social Services alleging Antonio McCall to be a neglected and dependent juvenile as pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-101(15) and 7B-101(9).

You are required to make a written answer to the Petition alleging to adjudicate neglect and dependency within forty (40) days after the date of this notice; and upon your failure to make a defense to the Petition within the 40 day period specified herein or to attend the hearing on the said Petition, the Petitioner will apply to the Court for adjudication to the above-referenced juvenile.

Any counsel appointed previously to represent you and not released by the Court shall continue to represent you.

If you are indigent and not already represented by appointed counsel, you are entitled to appointed counsel and provisional counsel has been appointed upon your request subject to the Courts review at the first hearing after this service.

The hearing on the Petition alleging to adjudicate Neglect and Depdendency is scheduled for 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Courtroom 1-D of the Hall of Justice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina or as soon thereafter as the Court can hear the said case.

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Programming of FY19 FTA Section 5307 Operating and Assistance Grant; Programming of FY19 FTA Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Formula Apportionments; A public hearing for these items will be held on May 16, 2019 during the TAC meeting. These materials can be found on the City of Winston-Salem website, at the Winston-Salem Department of Transportation office in the Bryce Stuart Municipal Building Office, 100 E. First Street, Winston-Salem (3rd Floor) or at local libraries in Forsyth, Stokes, Davidson and Davie counties.

All comments should be sent in writing to Byron Brown either by email to byronb@cityofws.org or by mail to: City of Winston-Salem, DOT Attn: Byron Brown, Principal Planner P.O. Box 2511 Winston-Salem, NC 27102 Public notice of public participation plan activities and time established for public review of and comments of the TIP will satisfy the Program of Projects (POP) requirements. Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practices regarding the Winston-Salem Urban Area MPO programs has a right to file a complaint with Kelly Garvin, City of Winston-Salem, P.O. Box 2511, Winston-Salem, NC 27102, within 180 days following the date of the alleged discrimination occurrence.

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Having qualified as Fiduciary of the Estate of Hiawatha Devaughn Gist (18 E 449), deceased March 17, 2016, Forsyth County, North Carolina, this is to Notify all persons, firms, and corporation having claims against the Estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned on or before July 6, 2019 this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. All persons indebted to the said decedent or estate shall please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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(FORSYTH COUNTY) In the Matter of: ORDER SERVICE OF PUBLICATION Property located at: 960 Winghaven Forest Ct. Accy 1 Winston-Salem, North Carolina known as Tax Block 1817B(s) 028T on City County Tax Map

This matter being heard before the undersigned employee of the City of WinstonSalem Community and Business Development Department whose assigned duties include the enforcement of the Housing Code, at 1:30 clock on the 11th day of March, 2019, pursuant to Complaint and Notice of Hearing duly issued by the undersigned as required by law, and apperance having been made by or on behalf of the owners and other parties in interest as follows: Owner or Agent Did not appear or contact this office in regard to the hearing, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the structure located at 960 Winghaven Forest Ct. Accy 1, said structure being situated on Block1817B,Lot(s)028T, as shown on the City-County Tax Map, be and the said is hereby condemned as a dwelling unfit for human habitation, and the owner thereof is hereby Ordered and Directed to make the necessary repairs to bring said structure within a period of 30 days from this date; and, if the owner fails to bring the said structure into compliance with the Code of the City of Winston-Salem within 30 days from the date of this ORDER, he is hereby Ordered and Directed to demolish said structure, and is hereby advised that the undersigned will apply to the Board of Aldermen of the City of Winston-Salem for adoption of a resolution concurring with this ORDER of demolition.

Any decision or order of the Housing Conservation Administrator may be appealed within ten (10) days from the rendering of the decision or service of the ORDER, and shall be taken by filing with the Housing Conservation Administrator and with the Zoning Board of Adjustment a Notice of Appeal which shall specify the grounds upon which the appeal is based.

This notice applies to all next of kin of the property owner(s) of the address at 960 Winghaven Forest Ct. Accy 1 including known or unknown heirs, devisees, successors, transferees, legal representatives, (deceased) or any other assigns whether in being or not in being, or en ventre sa mere, including those under mental disability, in the military service, minors, the spouse of each, if any, the beneficiaries or trustees of each, if any, all other persons, firms, or corporations, active or dissolved, foreign or domestic, who now have, or might in any contingency have, or claim, or may hereafter claim, any right, title or interest or estate this property.

Bruce Bailiff, Code Enforcement Supervisor Date Issued: April 22, 2019 The Chronicle April 25, 2019

NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS FORSYTH COUNTY The undersigned, Michael Dwayne Rothrock, having qualified on May 18, 2018 as Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian aka Carol Bostian, Carol Miller Rothrock, deceased, late of Forsyth County, North Carolina, hereby notifies all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at the Office of Kenneth C. Dawson, Dawson Law Firm PC, Attorney for the Estate, at 534 E King Street, King, North Carolina 27021 on or before the 26th day of August, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the Estate will make payment immediately at the same address.

This the 4th day of April 2019 Michael Dwayne Rothrock, Executor of the Estate of Carol Jean Bostian, aka Carol Bostian, and Carol Miller Rothrock.

Kenneth C. Dawson, Esq. Dawson Law Firm PC 534 E King Street King, NC 27012 (336) 983-3129 The Chronicle April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019

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Take the stress out of international vacations with these tips from a local world traveler

BY BARBARA MELLIN

Here are a few travel tips I’ve learned from visiting 47 States, 24 countries and 5 continents.

These have worked for me and may work for you, too.

1.Carry-on Travel for a weekend or several weeks with just a carry-on suitcase and a pocketbook or small tote.

There’s no waiting at baggage claim when you land, and it’s so much easier to board a train or walk to your hotel. Remember, many hotels have laundries.

2. Roll and go Roll clothes rather than fold them. Place heavier items, such as shoes, in the bottom, and place socks and small items inside. A shawl or scarf takes little room but serves many purposes. Be sure to keep personal items such as

medications and travel documents with you at your seat.

3. Color coordinate Limit your basic wardrobe to two colors. Then, mix and match: black and white or navy and red for example. Go for layers and classic items that look neat, not touristy.

4. Wear and discard It’s fun to buy new clothes for a trip, so indulge with new under garments. But leave them at home for when you return.

Pack your “old” underwear and discard it after wearing. This keeps your suitcase fresh and gives you space for any items you purchase as you travel.

5. Make room Carry this concept even further by packing other clothes to discard along the way. If you have something wearable but not ready to keep, pack it.

If the item is too good to throw away, leave a note in the hotel to donate or recycle. By the end of your trip, you’ll have plenty of room for your vacation shopping.

6. Unwrap it Plan to purchase a souvenir tee shirt or other clothing item, but don’t bring it home still packaged. Instead, wear it!

7. Pack it in Rather than bulky, made-for-tourist souvenirs, think local and flat, such as handmade jewelry or scarves. Pick foldable items that take up little space. Instead of decorative pillows, pillow covers; instead of mugs, an unframed etching that will remind you of your destination whenever you see it.

8. Email yourself Scan your passport, license and travel docu-

Barbara Mellin enjoys the view of the rooftops in Bologna.

ments. Email them to yourself. If your passport is stolen, you can get a temporary replacement by easily retrieving the information.

9. Stay centered Book a hotel in the heart of the city or historic district, within walkingdistance to restaurants and shops for the “real” feel of your destination.

Hotel dining might be convenient, but go for the local places and eat the local food. That’s why you came.

10. Don’t drink the water Even water that is perfectly good may not be good for you. Drink only bottled water and avoid ice. And brush your teeth with bottled water, also.

11. Hop on/ Hop off Yes, this is a very “tourist” thing, but these buses allow you to travel

Photos by Bruce Mellin

Barbara Mellin in Thailand hotel lobby. to the “must see” destinations on your own schedule for a reasonable price, with an audio description along the way.

12. Don’t lose it Replace your phone photo with the name and number of your traveling partner or hotel, so it can be returned if lost even if the finder doesn’t have your password.

13. Sleep in history To preserve some of their historic structures, Spain and Portugal have turned many into B&Bs (Posadas and Paradors).

Stay in a palace carriage house, a medieval castle or a converted convent, all equivalent to 4-star hotels but at lower costs, thanks to senior discounts.

14. Plan ahead/ order online Reserve hotels, order train tickets and make reservations online. Often

this allows you to enter museums or events without waiting in long lines.

Always check for senior discounts.

15. Be flexible Enjoy the experience, even if not as planned.

Embrace the unexpected.

There is more to a destination than landmarks and photo ops. Slow down.

Interact with the people.

Plan ahead, but go where your instincts lead you. Let yourself just be there.

Barbara Rizza Mellin, is a writer, artist and world traveler. She invites you to view her May exhibition at Artworks Gallery, 564 Trade St. “Ciao! Italy,” features linocut prints and paintings based on her recent trip to Italy.

May Senior Events Calendar: *”Pulse: Visual Artists and Music” now through August 15 at the Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Road. The work of artists Leo Rucker, Bobby Roebuck, and Owens Daniels will be on view; their paintings and photographs celebrate the significance of music and the performing arts. The exhibit will run through the National Black Theatre Festival. *Friday Social Club every Friday, 2-3:30 p.m., at the Shepherd’s Center, 1700 Ebert St. Free, but registration is required due to limited space. Call 336-748-0217 for more information. *Parkland High School Class of 1971 Reunion Committee is planning the class reunion. Members of the class are asked to send name, address, phone number and email to parklandreunion@gmail.com. *Shepherd’s Center annual book sale, May 2 & 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Education building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Admission is free. Entrance for parking is through Gate 5 on Deacon Boulevard. *Second Spring Arts Festival, May 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Historic Broyhill Center, Clemmons. The festival showcases creative talents and encourages creative discovery of adults age 60 and above. Musical entertainment, art display, literary readings, and awards reception. *Winston-Salem Community Band concert, May 5, 6:30 p.m., Miller Park. The Summer Concert is free. *Lunch and Learn: Medicare, hosted by Compass Financial Services, May 6, 11:00 a.m., Bleu Restaurant, 3425 Frontis St. Free, but registration is recommended.

Call 336-768-5111. *Open Mic, hosted by Winston-Salem Writers, (first Tuesday of each month), May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Liberty Arts Coffee House, 526 N. Liberty St. Free event that offers beginning and experienced writers an opportunity

to read five minutes of their work to a friendly audience.

For information, visit www.wswriters.org. *Second Thursday Seniors Writers Group, (second Thursday), May 9, 11 a.m., Carver School Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive. All writers, whether just starting out or experienced, are invited to attend, discuss the craft of writing and share their work. Call Charlene Edwards at 336-703-2910 for information. *AARP meeting (second Tuesday except July and August), May 14, 12:00 p.m., Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Dr. Topic will be “Drumming” presented by John Beck of the UNC School of the Arts. Come learn about the benefits of drumming and participate in a drumming activity. *Aging Well series presented by Wake Forest Baptist Health, May 14, 6:00 p.m., Central Public Library auditorium. The topic is “Healthy Lifestyle: One of the most effective tools in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease!” presented by Laura Baker, Ph.D. The seminar is free but registration suggested. Call 336-713-2378 to RSVP. *Clemmons Cookin’ Book Club, (third Wednesday), May 15, 12:15 p.m., Clemmons Public Library, 3554 Clemmons Road. Choose a recipe from the cookbook selected for the month and bring in the finished dish on meeting day to share and discuss the recipes. Call 336703-2921 for details. *”It’s All About You,” May 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., a day for family caregivers who need a break to get together for lunch at Arbor Ridge of Kernersville and a trip to the Paul J. Ceiner Botanical Gardens in Kernersville. Sponsored by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, ComForCare Home Care, Ridge Care, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Trinity Presbyterian Church. Transportation will be provided. Space is lim-

ited and registration is required. Deadline to register is May 10. For more information or to register, call Linda Lewis at 336-748-0217. *Vets Coffee, (third Thursday), May 16, 9 a.m., PDQ, 285 Harvey St. All veterans and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call Don Timmons at 336-331-1309 or email don.timmons@hospicecarecenter.org. *Third Thursday Adult Coloring Club, May 16, 11:00 a.m., Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Dr. Call 336-703-2910 for information. *Adult Children of Aging Parents meeting, third Tuesday, May 21, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Knollwood Baptist Church, 330 Knollwood St. All are welcome, but the focus will be on the needs of adult children who are caring for their aging parents. For more information, visit www. http://acapwinston-salem.org/. *Maple Springers Monthly Fellowship Luncheon, (fourth Thursdays), May 23, 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Maple Springs United Methodist Church, $5 for lunch.

To RSVP, contact the church office at 336-722-7563 by 5:00 p.m. Monday of the week of luncheon. *Sisters in Crime writers group, May 26, 1:304 p.m., High Point Library, 901 N. Main St. Free and open to all writers, all levels. For more information, visit www.murderwewrite.org. *Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater WinstonSalem, (fourth Tuesday except December), May 28, 9:45 a.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Coffee and monthly meeting. Visitors welcome. Open to women who are new or established residents of the greater Winston-Salem area. For more information, email wsnewcomers@gmail.com.

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The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature promotes citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues before the General Assembly. Additionally, the needs of older adults are addressed by convening a forum modeled after the North Carolina General Assembly.

The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (STHL) convened its first session of 2019 at the Rural Center in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 12-13. The all-embracing theme, “advocating for seasoned citizens”, was apparent with each speaker. Seniors are an increasing part of our population, particularly as the fastest growing segment of the population is those age 85 years of age and older. Additionally, there is an obvious decline in services and supports, as well as caregivers.

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An update on the Tar Heel Senior Legislature Joyce Massey-Smith, Director, Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) gave an update of the Division. She recognized Dorothy Crawford, a charter member from Haywood County, who will be 101 years of age in April. She informed the group regarding the Dorothy R. Crawford Award established this year in Ms. Crawford’s honor.

Among the many awards established, this is the first award named for a woman.

The Director also shared information about Adult Protective Services (APS) and stated that county departments of social services received 30,000 complaints this past year, which is a significant increase since last year.

The Immediate Past Speaker, Dr. Althea Taylor-Jones, was presented the Andrus Award, the most prestigious award given by AARP, for Com-

munity Service. The award was presented by Charmaine Fuller-Cooper, Associate State Director, NC AARP. Charmaine FullerCooper spoke to the group with emphasis on the very profound statement, “One person can make a difference.” She shared that there are 1.3 million unpaid caregivers in North Carolina. AARP is supporting them with the North Carolina Caregivers Act (House Bill 269/Senate Bill 161) with primary focus on, the three I’s: 1) IDENTIFY caregivers at hospital admissions; 2) INFORM caregivers; and 3) INSTRUCT caregivers upon discharge. AARP has also partnered with the United Way to provide a means of helping people find healthcare in rural areas by establishing, “DIAL 211.”

Roger Manus, Chair of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging, gave a

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N.C. Senior Tarheel Legislature convenes in 2018 thought-provoking presentation on advocacy. Manus stated, “The advocate must recognize that they are a part of something bigger than themselves. We are resources of the Older Americans Act (OAA), a part of a larger movement

Trellis invites veterans, public to remember the 75th anniversary of D-Day at recognition luncheon

BY ANNE GAUTHREAUX

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy.

“Operation Overlord” was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the Allied operation that launched the successful invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II. The operation was launched on June 6, 1944, with the Normandy landings (Operation Neptune, commonly known as DDay). It was a brutal battle, but marked the beginning of the end for Adolph Hitler and the Third Reich.

As a leader in the region in honoring and celebrating veterans, Trellis Supportive Care is hosting a remembrance and recognition luncheon on Wednesday, June 5, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Richard Childress Racing Special Event Center in Welcome, N.C. Organizers at Trellis Supportive Care will commemorate this 75th

that will continue long after we are gone. We devote ourselves to something we will never see the conclusion of in this lifetime.”

On Wednesday, March 13, members met with their legislators at the General Assembly and advo-

cated for the 2019 Legislative Priorities listed below: Increase funding for North Carolina Home and Community Care Block Grant. *Maintain and Increase Funding for Senior Centers. *Increase funding for Project CARE (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty). *Strengthen and Fund North Carolina’s Adult Protective Services Program (APS). *Increase Staff-toPatient Ratios in Nursing Homes.

For more information, please visit us on Facebook or visit our website at: http://www.ncsthl.org.

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A networking event for minority and woman-owned businesses to learn about opportunities to do business with the city and local contractors.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

S.G. Atkins CDC, 1922 South M.L.K. Jr. Dr.

REGISTER BY APRIL 30!

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Two WWII veterans at Trellis Supportive Care veterans’ event discuss childhood slingshot. international anniversary by celebrating the lives of the men and women who served during WWII and who participated in D-Day - the event that shaped the history of the 20th Century. All World War II veterans in attendance will be introduced and all veteran guests will be recognized.

The public is invited to attend and honor these veterans for their courage and service to our country.

“Thanks to our sponsors, especially the Gary

Sinise Foundation, this event is free for all veterans and one guest each,” shared Todd Clark, vice president of Clinical Support Services and the Veterans Program. “We hope the community will help encourage all veterans to attend, and make a special effort to share this news with our WWII veterans so that we can recognize them at the luncheon,” added Clark. Admission for non-

CONSTRUCTION TRADES SPEED NETWORKING. Sign up for seven-minute one-on-one meetings with general contractors who use subs. Space is limited!

CITY DEPARTMENT SPEED NETWORKING. Sign up for seven-minute one-on-one meetings with city departments that purchase goods and services. Space is limited!

OPEN NETWORKING. Meet fellow business owners along with representatives of the Winston-Salem Chamber, the Winston-Salem Black Chamber, the city of Winston-Salem, and others.

Learn more and register at CityofWS.org/WSMixer Questions? Tiesha Hinton, 336.734.1262, tieshah@cityofws.org Sponsored by the City of Winston Salem’s Office of Business Inclusion & Advancement, John Davenport Engineering Inc., Winston-Salem Black Chamber, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and the FTCC Small Business Center

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N OUR FULLY EQUIPPED STUDIO, artist Steven loves to share

his experience and guidance with fellow residents as they tap into

their creative spirits. At Arbor Acres, our residents celebrate the endless

variations and possibilities of beauty. What is beautiful to you?

www.arboracres.org 1240 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 336 -724 -7921

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w/ Rental Assistance & Section 8 Assistance Available Income Restrictions Apply Spring Hill

Wachovia Hill 100 S. Spruce Street

World War II veteran salutes the flag at a Trellis Supportive Care veterans’ event. in 1979 as the first hospice in the state of North Carolina. In 1998 the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home was opened, providing around-the-clock care to patients and families needing short-term inpatient care or respite care.

Ann Gauthreaux is the senior director of public relations for Trellis Supportive Services. For more information about their services, visit www. trellissupport.org.

Homestead Hills residents judge Silver Pen Scholarship Competition Scholarships play a significant role when parents and students are trying to fund college tuition.

Homestead Hills, a senior living community in Winston-Salem, is bringing their members and scholarship-seeking students together for the Silver Pen Scholarship Competition.

Silver Pen is an essaywriting competition that has been hosted by Homestead Hills’ parent company, the Maxwell Group, Inc., since 2012 and has awarded over $184,000 in scholarships.

This year, students wrote an essay based around the fact that mistakes don’t define a person, instead they present unique opportunities to learn, grow and be better in the future. The stu-

winners, their families and members to the community for the evening. Judge Barbara Conley received a recognition speech and award presented by Harry Melman for being involved in the competition since its inception and her peers awarded her with a silver pen and flower bouquet.

Throughout the night, students read their entries to the attendees and were awarded their scholarship, official award certificate and commemorative engraved silver pen for placing in the competition. This year, $3,750 in scholarships were awarded for the top four entries, who all coincidentally came from the same high school, Wesleyan Christian Academy.

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Silver Pen 1st Place winner Hannah Ford and family. dents penned their essays on a personal experience where they learned from their shortcomings. “It was a great topic and really made us reflect on how we’ve grown and learned from things that are happening to us,” said one award winner.

Each entry is submitted and anonymously judged by a volunteer panel of members at Homestead Hills who enjoy writing.

Judges assess the essays based on research, insight and perspective, theme development, inspirational quality, meaningful personal connect, creativity and clarity of ideas. “We enjoy reading the essays, they provide wonderful insight into the issues that today’s students are facing,” said one competition judge. The competition is a great way for both the members at Homestead Hills and students to connect through their different experiences.

On March 20, the Silver Pen winners and their families joined members at Homestead Hills for an award ceremony and dinner to celebrate their achievements. Executive Director of Homestead Hills, Jay Matthews, emceed the evening and began by welcoming the

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veterans is $10.

Cameron Kent, a WWII historian and retired WXII 12 news anchor, will emcee the event. Along with the introduction of the WWII veterans and the recognition of all veterans, the program will include entertainment, a display of vintage military memorabilia and vehicles, a special raffle, and time for visiting sponsors. Guests will have free admission to the Richard Childress Racing Museum following the luncheon.

Interested participants who have questions, or would like to register, are encouraged to contact Trellis Supportive Care at 336-768-6157 ext. 1622.

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Congratulations to 4th place winner – Madeline Cashion, 3rd place winner – Reese McCormick, 2nd place winner – Savannah Cribbs, and 1st place winner – Hannah Ford.

Creating partnerships between members and students isn’t a new occurrence at this upscale senior living community. They were recently awarded their 5th Best of the Best Award, this year in the category in Family and Resident Engagement, by senior living industry leader Argentum. Their award-winning J.O.Y. Program (Joining Older and Younger), brings together seniors at Homestead Hills and students, pre-school through college-aged, together for long-term cooperative partnerships.

To learn more about the Silver Pen Competition, visit www.silverpenslc.com .Homestead Hills, is an all-inclusive luxury retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehab services. The community’s care-free lifestyle helps members live longer, healthier, happier lives. For more information about Homestead Hills visit https://Homestead-Hills.com.

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APR I L 2019

There’s No Place Like Home OUR MISSION

Helping seniors in Forsyth County remain in their own homes for as long as possible, living with dignity.

Meals-on-Wheels recipient Lionel Etheridge, a veteran living with vision loss, was having trouble navigating his home safely.

Senior Services, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and thanks to a grant they received from the Home Depot Foundation, was able to help him get the repairs needed to make his home more accessible. Senior Services staffers were thrilled to be able to work onsite helping make these repairs! Find out more about this great experience at seniorservicesinc.org

O U R P RO G R A MS Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center Meals-on-Wheels Help Line Home Care Living-at-Home Senior Lunch

Senior Services Wins Innovation Award Senior Services’ Connections initiative received the Reaching for the Stars Innovative Program award at the North Carolina Association on Aging conference! Connections is designed to reduce isolation among seniors we serve by exploring creative ways to connect them with the community. Volunteers help bring engaging activities, such as painting, friendly pet visits or even dance into the homes of older adults throughout the community. We’re always looking for volunteers to help! Sign up to make your Connection at seniorservicesinc.org today!

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Help Us Thank These Community Champions Each year Senior Services joins thousands of Meals-on-Wheels programs across the country in celebrating March for Meals, a month-long campaign to raise awareness about senior nutrition programs and the continuing need for community support to help reduce the challenges of food insecurity among older adults. Thanks to our tremendous volunteer force, staff and the work of some special community champions, our celebration was a great success. Kenny Beck, of WXII, and Renee Vaughn, morning DJ at 97.1 WQMG, helped shine a light on Senior Services’ Meals-on-Wheels program by delivering lunches to local seniors throughout the month of March. Find out how you can help spread the word by visiting seniorservicesinc.org.

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Know a special person over the age of 70 who’s made a significant impact in our community? Please plan to nominate them for the fourth annual 7 over Seventy awards! Nominations can be made online or by mail, starting now through May 15. Visit journalnow. com/7overseventy for more information or to nominate a deserving senior.

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